On Thursday, June 6, 2013, workNet DuPage will host a Job Search and Services Workshop for transitioning and unemployed veterans. The workshop will provide a basic overview of how to conduct a  job search. In addition, representatives from various veterans organizations will be on site to explain available services.

9am to 11:30am

Thursday, June 6, 2013

workNet DuPage Career Center

2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302

Lisle, IL 60532

630.955.2040

In light of the destruction caused by the recent tornado in Oklahoma, several organizations are collecting donations to assist the victims of the disaster.  For those interested in helping, here is a list of those organizations and funds which will impact recovery efforts.

OKSTRONG DISASTER RELIEF FUND

Governor Mary Fallin, in coordination with the United Way of Central Oklahoma, has established the OKStrong Disaster Relief Fund to assist with the long-term medical, emotional and educational needs of victims of the May 20 tornado in Moore and the May 19 tornado near Shawnee.

Donations for the long-term needs can be made by calling (405) 236-8441 or donating online at www.unitedwayokc.org.

DONATION OF SERVICES AND MATERIALS

Donation of services or materials from businesses (not cash donations), those should be directed to Keli Cain with the Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management at

Keli Cain 
405-521-2481

RED CROSS

The Oklahoma Red Cross is asking people to donate by texting Red Cross to 90999 which will be a $10 donation, spokesman Ken Garcia said. Garcia said the donations allow the Red Cross purchase needed supplies.

Those who are looking for family members can visit www.safeandwell.org, Garcia said. Local Red Cross units will be dispatched throughout the damaged area.

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Arkansas-Oklahoma Division has dispatched disaster response teams.

Donations can be made to:

• The Salvation Army Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 12600, Oklahoma City, OK 73157. Designate Oklahoma Tornado Relief on all checks.
• Donate by phone: (800) 725-2769
• Donate online: donate.salvationarmyusa.org/uss/eds

REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF OKLAHOMA

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, in partnership with Oklahoma Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, is asking that the public support all rescue, recovery and disaster relief efforts with donations of cash to your favorite rsponding charity.

Financial donations will allow disaster relief agencies to purchase whatever items are deemed necessary without resulting in the additional burden of securing warehouse space and volunteers to work donated product.

To make a tax deductible donation to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, go to www.regionalfoodbank.org or call 604-7111 or text FOOD to 32333 to give $10 to relief efforts.

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

United Way of Central Oklahoma has activated its disaster relief fund, so individuals may give specifically to the May tornadoes relief and recovery efforts. Fund dollars will be distributed without administrative fees to United Way Partner Agencies working on the tornado relief efforts.

To donate, go to www.unitedwayokc.org or by mail to United Way of Central Oklahoma, P.O. Box 837, Oklahoma City, OK 73101 with notation for May Tornado Relief.

For more information, please contact Karla Bradshaw at (405) 235-3534.

FEED THE CHILDREN

Feed The Children has established five locations in Oklahoma City to accept donations that will aid victims of the Moore tornado.

• Feed The Children McCormick Distribution Center,  29 N. McCormick
• First  Baptist Church, 1201 N. Robinson
• KOCO-TV, 1300 East Britton Road
• Faith Tabernacle Church,  I-40 and Portland,
• TLC Garden Center, 105 West Memorial Road

Items that will be accepted at these locations are diapers, canned goods, non-perishable food and snack items, water and sports drinks. Cash donations are also welcome.

Feed The Children is coordinating with other organizations and with authorities to deliver disaster supplies as requests for aid are received. Water and lasagna has already been delivered to the American Red Cross and Salvation Army to help with hydration and meal preparation for first responders.

Cash donations to help with relief efforts can also be made by phone at 800-627-4556, online at www.feedthechildren.org/disaster, or by texting “DISASTER” to 80888.

TULSA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Tulsa Community Foundation, the nation’s largest community foundation, has established the Moore & Shawnee Tornado Relief Fund. This fund has received a lead gift of $100,000 from George Kaiser Family Foundation.

Contributions to the Moore & Shawnee Tornado Relief Fund can be made securely online at www.TulsaCF.org. Donations can also be mailed to TCF offices at:

7030 S Yale, Suite 600
Tulsa, OK, 74136

]]> http://www.vppl.info/?feed=rss2&p=10214 0 http://www.vppl.info/?p=10207 http://www.vppl.info/?p=10207#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 17:08:16 +0000 Adult Services http://www.vppl.info/?p=10207 Let Summer begin!  Memorial Day is almost here and it’s time to fire up the grill.  Need some inspiration for your summer menus? Stop by the Villa Park Library and check out the new display on Cooking Out.  Enjoy!

Creating Content and Engagement

for Facebook, Linkedinand Twitter

Thu, May 23, 2013 12 pm – 1:00 PM CST

This webinar is brought to you by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the W20 Group.

A survey conducted by CompTIA in 2012 found that that benefits of using social networking tools include:

• Better communication with clients (61%);
• Brand positioning (49%);
• Real-time customer satisfaction (48%); and
• Potential lead generation (43%).

It is beneficial for small businesses to create content on social media tools such as Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter to establish a presence online, to drive the conversation about their companies and products and to build credibility and trust with clients and potential customers.

The webinar will highlight topics such as:

• Understanding the social media landscape;
• Learning about the major social networks like Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter;
• Focusing on best practices in building your following and engaging your customers;
• Involving your influencers in the mix; and
• Creating and curating content to fuel your channels.

To sign up, go to http://bit.ly/12GVpmc

With his expressive face, lanky body, and great showmanship, Andy Head presents a knock-out show of juggling, comedy, and audience participation that will have you laughing and smiling until your face hurts! It’s the perfect blend of silliness and sophistication, polish and improvisation! Be sure to catch him! Mr. Head is a two-time national juggling champion, and has appeared on “The Late Show” with David Letterman.

Finding employment can be a challenge, especially in these increasingly complicated times.  Here are a few places you can tap into locally to get the information and resources you need to locate a job which will effectively utilize your skills and talents.

The Villa Park Library maintains a Career Corner which contains Jobs & Community Resource Folders, flyers for job and community-related events, notebooks listing jobs and  job fairs, and bookmarks highlighting helpful books in its business collection. Enter the Villa Park website, www.vppl.info, and click on Jobs & Careers to find a list of employment websites and All Things Digital (go to Digital Reference)  to find helpful electronic resources.  Learning Express  provides online practice examinations for the SAT, ACT, ASVAB, GED, and Civil Service careers, along with Adult Basic Skills quizzes covering reading, grammar, and math. Tutor.com offers a Career Resources Learning Center and provides online tutors between the hours of 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.  Reference USA and Business Source Premier supply valuable background information on companies, executives, and industries.

The Library also maintains a Technology Center which provides computer access for those with Villa Park Library Cards. In addition, computer classes and workshops on resume writing and career re-launching  are available.

The Villa Park Library is located at 305 S. Ardmore in Villa Park.  For more information, contact the Information Desk at 630.834.1164 ext. 104.

The Goodwill Workforce Connection Center is located in Lombard at 351 East Roosevelt Road.  It is open to the public and provides an array of resources, access to technology and a staff that can help you build a resume and find a job.  The Center has 24 computers with internet access and offers VA services referrals, vocational training, workshops, and on-site recruitment. Printer, fax and telephone access is also available. Walk-ins are welcome, although it is necessary to sign up to receive services.  For more information, call 630.576.4660.

workNet DuPage offers various employment, career, and workforce development services to the job seekers and businesses of DuPage County. Its mission is to provide job seekers with the job search tools needed for successful employment, and to help local businesses develop their workforce and hire local talent. workNet Dupage  maintains a Resource Room, sponsors a Job Club, offers multiple workshops and scholarships. As provided by the Jobs for Veterans Act, workNet DuPage gives priority of service to veterans and their eligible spouses.workNet Dupage is located at 2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302, Lisle, IL 60532. For more information, call 630.955.2030.

The College of Dupage – College Central Network  offers services to students, alumni, community residents and employers. If you are a community resident who would like to search for jobs, you must first register. Please indicate that you are a Community Resident on your registration form. Once registered, you may also receive emails about programs, services and job-related topics.  Go to http://www.collegecentral.com/dupage and begin your job search today.

Within the next few days, a disaster recovery center (DRC) will also be available for residents who wish to apply for assistance, in-person. Please note that the assistance offered via the DRC locations is identical to assistance available to residents who register via the phone number or website listed above. As such, it may be much easier for residents with telephone or Internet access to apply directly via phone or Internet, as opposed to waiting for a DRC location to open, traveling to the DRC, waiting in line at the facility, etc. Once the location of the DRC is selected by FEMA, it will be posted on www.ProtectDuPage.org.

In most cases, a FEMA inspector will contact applicants within a few days of registering to arrange a visit to their damaged home or apartment. A FEMA inspector will always have an official badge visible during the inspection. Residents should request to see identification before allowing the inspector to enter their homes.

Applicants who qualify for FEMA assistance will receive a federal government check or the funds will be directly deposited into their designated bank account. A separate letter also will be sent to eligible recipients, explaining how they may use the funds.

For additional information regarding Individual Assistance and Public Assistance, including the location of the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (once it is selected by FEMA), please monitor www.ProtectDuPage.org and/or www.Facebook.com/ProtectDuPage.

Come join the fun on a fabulous musical adventure to track down “The Legend of Marshmallow Island”! Meet all the hilarious characters who color the show with a splash of silly. This adventure in world music blends multicultural music themes and interactive audience participation. It features incredible sound effects and eclectic instruments from around the world! Our unique rhythm and sound programs excite, enlighten, and engage the whole family.

Youth Services Summer Reading Program:  Have Book — Will Travel. 

“Why is summer reading important?” you might ask. Youth Services offers this popular reading incentive program to provide enrichment for children during the summer months. Kids choose what they like to read, and with your encouragement, they will earn great prizes while strengthening their reading skills.

Children can lose several months of academic progress if they do not read during the summer. Don’t let your child fall into this “summer set-back.” Encourage your child to read during the summer months. Listening to recorded books counts too!  For information, call (630) 834-1176.

Adult Services Summer Reading Program:  Have Book — Will Travel…Through Space and Time.

Over the next two months, participants can plot their reading goals for a chance to win one of many fabulous prizes. Patrons may earn additional chances by reading a book from one of the theme areas: space travel fiction or time travel fiction. Additional chances may also be earned by attending a book discussion or another Adult Services program. The program, which encourages the love of reading, is free to all Villa Park Public Library cardholders. For more information, call the Readers Advisory Department at (630) 834-1164, ext. 2.